GANNON, James, (Jim) Joseph

Published
4:00 am PDT, Wednesday, June 19, 2002

GANNON, James, (Jim) Joseph - On Sunday, June 16, 2002, passed away following a long battle with cancer. Jim now joins the souls of his beloved sister Judith and father James E. Gannon. Jim's loving family and friends were at his side during his final days. His mother, E. Gary Garibaldi-Gannon, and his sister, Nancy Vieira and husband Ray, cared for Jim throughout his long illness with unwavering optimism and boundless compassion. In spite of the impending loss, his wife Kelly Marie cared for Jimmy, Jason and Kara, the cherished triplets, with dedication and love. Jim was also the favorite uncle to Michael and Susan Frick, Jen and Rebecca Vieira, Julia Russel & great uncle to Dashel Murawski. Although born in Oakland on September 30 1955, Jim spent his formative years in San Mateo. He was a standout athlete at Saint Bartholomew Catholic Grammar School and Serra High School. At Serra, Jim began his lifelong friendships with Sean and Jenny Lanthier, Leroy Kloezeman, Paul Loveseth, Jim Pinto, Garrett and Patty Jones all became essential parts of Jim's life. The lives of these stalwart friends were enriched by the larger than life presence of Jim. His rich appetite for love and life made him a truly unforgettable character. Jim will be missed. Jim developed a passion for cooking and was a member of the first graduating class at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. His love of food and fine wines was shared and developed along with his sister Judith and her husband, Bill Frick an accomplished winemaker and mentor to the young chef. His career as a chef led him to Scoma's in San Francisco where he became President and Head Chef of the famous Fisherman's Wharf restaurant. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 21, at St Peter's and Paul's Catholic Church in North Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations to the trust established for the care of Jim's wife and children are requested. Make checks payable to: Trustees of the Gannon Family Trust at Morgan Stanley, 181 2nd. Avenue, San Mateo, California 94401. THE BUD DUGGAN FAMILY (650) 756-4500 (415) 587- 4500